On This Day in History
Discover key historical events within the Genesis range (1950–2049) that occurred on this calendar day, and claim their commemorative registry plaques.
June 10
7 historical milestones registered between 1950 and 2049
Led by John Diefenbaker (pictured), the Progressive Conservative Party won a plurality of House of Commons seats in the Canadian federal election.
Wikipedia: John Diefenbaker
The Royal New Zealand Navy adopted a unique white ensign, to distinguish its vessels from those of the Royal Navy.
Wikipedia: Royal New Zealand Navy
Mass protests demanding direct presidential elections broke out across South Korea.
Wikipedia: June Democratic Struggle
Eleven-year-old Jaycee Dugard was kidnapped in South Lake Tahoe, California; she remained a captive until 2009.
Wikipedia: Kidnapping of Jaycee Dugard
War in Afghanistan: A U.S. airstrike resulted in the reported deaths of eleven paramilitary members of the Pakistani Frontier Corps and eight Taliban fighters in Pakistan's tribal areas.
Wikipedia: War in Afghanistan (2001–2021)
Sudan Airways Flight 109 crashed on landing at Khartoum International Airport, killing 30 of the 214 occupants on board.
Wikipedia: Sudan Airways Flight 109
A plane crash in Malawi, kills nine people, including Vice President Saulos Chilima.
Wikipedia: 2024 Chikangawa Dornier 228 crash